November

What: Lazy Acres Plantation, LLC - Christmas Tree Farm
When: Nov. 20–Dec. 24
Where: Lazy Acres Plantation, Chunky
Come join in all the fun at our Christmas Tree Farm, opening Thanksgiving Day until all of our trees are gone. Sleigh rides and decorations will set the mood for a joyous Christmas season. Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1–5 p.m. on Sunday.
Info: (601) 655-8264, or visit www.lazy-acres.com

What: Southern Lights
When: Nov. 20–Dec. 31
Where: Central Park, Southaven
Drive through more than a mile of lighted exhibits at Central Park. Proceeds benefit local charities. The cost is $10 for cars and $15 for vans and hayrides.
Info: (662) 890-7275, or visit www.southaven.org

What: 2008 Christmas in the Park
When: Nov. 20–Dec. 31
Where: Holmes Water Park, Tylertown
The biggest community event of its kind in the area, Tylertown's Christmas in the Park is a colorful Christmas display of millions of lights staged at Holmes Water Park. More than 32,000 visitors enjoy the display each year. The park is open seven days a week from 6–8:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for cars, $15 for commercial vans and $25 for buses.
Info: (601) 876-2680, or visit www.walthallchamber.com/Christmas.html

What: Yazoo County Holiday Parade
When: Nov. 25
Where: Yazoo City
Floats, bands and other entries liven the streets of Yazoo City in a celebration of the Winter Holidays. The parade begins at 6 p.m. on Main Street.
Info: 1-800-381-0662 or (662) 746-4911, or visit www.yazoo.org

What: Victorian Christmas Festival
When: Nov. 28–Dec. 23
Where: Canton Historic Square
Take a ride on an old-fashioned carousel, miniature train or fire truck, horse and buggy, or enjoy more than 125 life-size moving figures in the animation museum. Delight in hundreds of thousands of twinkling white lights, and experience your holiday surrounded by 1800's Victoriana.
Info: (601) 859-1307 or 1-800-844-3369, or visit www.cantontourism.com

What: 11th annual Nettles Studios’s Open House Pottery Show and Sale
When: Nov. 29–30
Where: Pass Christian
Celebrate Nettles Studios anniversary with a restored pottery studio and equipment. Tour the studio, view the largest Japanese style wood-fired kiln in the state (28 feet), and watch the wheel throwing demonstrations. The studio was established in 1977 and is located at 22291 Bells Ferry Road. Show hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday and noon–5 p.m. on Sunday.
Info: (228) 452-3511, or visit www.nettlespottery.com

December

What: Picayune Christmas Parade
When: Dec. 1
Where: Downtown Picayune
The annual Christmas parade rolls through downtown Picayune beginning at 6 p.m.
Info: (601) 798-3249, or visit www.geocities.com/picayunecwc

What: Holiday Home Tours
When: Dec. 1–31
Where: Columbus
Enjoy all the excitement and beauty surrounding tours of magnificent antebellum mansions, so brightly decorated for the holiday season. Stop by the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center to find out what homes are open to tour.
Info: (662) 329-1191 or 1-800-327-2686, or visit www.columbus-ms.org

What: Ocean Springs Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
When: Dec. 4
Where: Downtown Ocean Springs
Santa, choirs, a shinny red fire truck and more are part of the annual tree lighting ceremony, which takes place from 6–8 p.m. in Marshall Park.
Info: (228) 875-4236, or visit www.oceanspringschamber.com

What: 23rd Annual Christmas in the Pass
When: Dec. 5
Where: Pass Christian
Held in downtown Pass Christian on the first Friday of December, the fun begins in the evening with the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Gazebo and continues with Santa's arrival and parade through the streets.
Info: (228) 604-0014, or visit www.passchamber.com

What: Wassail Fest & Lighting of the City Christmas Tree
When: Dec. 5
Where: Main Street Columbus
The lighting of the city Christmas tree next to the Tennessee Williams Welcome Center downtown will be at 6 p.m., preceded by carols at 5:45 p.m. In conjunction with the tree lighting is the Wassail Fest, an evening downtown with Christmas carols, shopping and the best Wassail in the land from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Info: Call 1-800-327-2686, or visit www.columbus-ms.org

What: Victorian Christmas Celebration
When: Dec. 5–6
Where: Downtown Aberdeen
Elegantly decorated 19th-century home tours, carriage rides and The Nutcracker will just be a part of this fun downtown celebration. There will be a fee for some activities.
Info: (662) 369-9440 or 1-800-634-3538, or visit www.aberdeenms.org

What: Christmas Parade of Lights
When: Dec. 6
Where: Vicksburg
With thousands of twinkling lights on more than 50 parade floats, downtown Vicksburg's Parade of Lights is the perfect way to get the holiday season off to a magical start. The parade begins at 5 p.m.
Info: (601) 634-4527, or visit www.downtownvicksburg.org

What: 23rd Annual Christmas on the Water Boat Parade
When: Dec. 6
Where: Biloxi
Christmas on the Water has grown from a small boat parade 22 years ago to a community-wide celebration that offers something for all ages and all interests. Boats parade in full holiday décor from Channel Marker #5 (south of Lighthouse – Highway 90 and Porter Avenue) east towards Point Cadet Marina. A fireworks show will be held immediately after the parade. Best parade viewing locations: between the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor and Casino Row, or between the Biloxi Lighthouse and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino.
Info: (228) 617-3112 or 1-800-245-6943, or visit www.gulfcoast.org

What: Corinth and Alcorn County Christmas Parade
When: Dec. 6
Where: Corinth
This annual Christmas Parade through downtown Corinth features bands, floats, marching groups and jolly old Santa. The parade begins at the corner of Main Street and Fillmore Street and continues through historic downtown Corinth.
Info: (662) 287-1550 or 1-877-347-0545, or visit www.corinth.ms

What: Christmas Market Place
When: Dec. 6
Where: Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Chamber and Fresh Market, stroll through Ocean Springs enjoying Christmas items at the Fresh Market and at participating businesses throughout town from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Info: (228) 875-4424, or visit www.oceanspringschamber.com

What: Christmas in Holly Springs
When: Dec. 6–7
Where: Holly Springs
Tour historic homes completely decked out for the holidays, listen to cheerful Cantatas in historic churches and attend lavish dinner theaters.
The Christmas in Holly Springs parade will take place on Saturday at 5 p.m.
Info: Visit www.visithollysprings.org

What: Christmas Market Place
When: Dec. 13
Where: Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Chamber and Fresh Market, stroll through Ocean Springs enjoying Christmas items at the Fresh Market and at participating businesses throughout town from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Info: (228) 875-4424, or visit www.oceanspringschamber.com

What: 7th Annual Christmas on the Bayou
When: Dec. 13
Where: Gulfport
This lighted boat parade through Bayou Bernard begins in Gulfport Lake, down Bayou Bernard to the conclusion at the mouth of the Bayou at Big Lake. Bleacher seating is available for public viewing at Gulfport Lake and at the foot of the Cowan Lorraine Bridge. The parade starts at 6 p.m.
Info: (228) 324-2724, or visit www.gulfcoast.org

What: Christmas Market Place
When: Dec. 20
Where: Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Chamber and Fresh Market, stroll through Ocean Springs enjoying Christmas items at the Fresh Market and at participating businesses throughout town from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Info: (228) 875-4424, or visit www.oceanspringschamber.com